Description
Buttery, crumbly, and coated in a snowy blanket of powdered sugar, Snowball Cookies are a nostalgic holiday classic. Each bite melts in your mouth with nutty richness and a touch of vanilla magic.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts or almonds)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and water, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour. Dough may appear dry at first but will come together.
- Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) and roll into smooth balls.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet with slight spacing.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then gently roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely, then roll a second time in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Re-roll in powdered sugar after thawing. Vegan and gluten-free friendly with simple swaps like plant-based butter and 1:1 GF flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg